Oatmeal Face Milk

Oatmeal - Use it to calm and soften skin

Perfect for sensitive and blemished skin, this gentle "milk" will help remove blemishes. It is also a great remedy when your skin is burned by sun or wind, or when it has suffered cold damage. You can use this as a remedy for insect bites when travelling, camping etc. Just use your breakfast porridge and a handy cloth, along with some boiled water! The oatmeal eases itching and puffiness.

Why it works: Soothing and anti-inflammatory, oatmeal contains beta glucan, a soluble fiber that creates a thin, moisture-retaining film on the surface of the skin.

Quick How-to: Place a handful of whole oats in a clean washcloth and using a rubber band to secure it. Next, immerse it in a sinkful of warm water and squeeze the bag 4 or 5 times. Once the water is cloudy, splash it on your face and then air-dry. (If you must towel dry, pat as gently as possible.)

Oatmeal Sachets Recipe

This makes a lovely gift. Make a bundle of about 6 of these. Tie the sachets with elegant satin ribbons and write out the instructions to attach to the bundle. Wrap in clear cellophane and add another ribbon or feature of your choice to finish it off.

1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal (porridge flakes)
1 tablespoon dried lavender or dried rose petals
Washcloth (cheesecloth, flannel etc)

Assemble the ingredients together.
Mix the oatmeal and lavender or rose petals together in a small bowl.

Pour the mixture into the centre of a cloth and tie the cloth together with a rubber band/ribbon/twist tie etc, to make a sachet.

Dip the sachet into a clean sink filled with hot water.

Leave the sachet in for 5 minutes. When the water has cooled enough, squeeze the sachet to release the oatmeal milk into the water.

Dab the sachet gently across your face. If you have any blemishes such as pimples, broken capillaries, insect bites etc, you can press the sachet into these for a minute or so.

Rinse your face with the water still in the sink (use a face cloth or your hands).

Pat your face dry with a soft towel or soft linen.

Leave your face clear of products. You can moisturise about 1/2 an hour after the treatment.

Use this treatment in place of your usual cleanser for at least a few days, until you notice an improvement in the sensitivity of or blemishes on your skin.